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Which chamber of the heart becomes enlarged and distended in a patient with an atrial septal defect?
Which chamber of the heart becomes enlarged and distended in a patient with an atrial septal defect?
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Right atrium (correct)
- Right ventricle
What is the main cause of symptoms in a patient with an atrial septal defect?
What is the main cause of symptoms in a patient with an atrial septal defect?
- Decreased systemic blood flow
- Increased systemic blood flow
- Increased pulmonary blood flow (correct)
- Decreased pulmonary blood flow
What is a common symptom of an atrial septal defect?
What is a common symptom of an atrial septal defect?
- Asymptomatic
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath (correct)
- High blood pressure
What is the treatment for an atrial septal defect in a symptomatic patient?
What is the treatment for an atrial septal defect in a symptomatic patient?
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What is a potential risk for asymptomatic patients with an atrial septal defect?
What is a potential risk for asymptomatic patients with an atrial septal defect?
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